Miniature toy furniture puzzle

ABSTRACT

A play miniature toy furniture puzzle consisting of a plurality of pieces cut from a single block of wood nested together forming a puzzle-type set.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to miniature toy furniture pieces cut froma single block of wood assembled in a nesting puzzle fashion.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

[0002] Researcher: Shawn Haar

[0003] U.S. Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) Cassis System.

[0004] Patent and Trademark Depository Library (PTDL), University ofIdaho

[0005] Patent Class: 312 Subclass: 240

[0006] Similar Patents

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[0008] Brooks, Lula M

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[0017] Jones, David A

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[0020] Monson, Chris

[0021] Application Number 62815, Dec. 17, 1990

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[0023] Rados, Ivan

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[0025] Additional Patents with Less Applicability include:

[0026] U.S. Pat. No. 5,992,938

[0027] U.S. Pat. No. 6,068,331

[0028] Miniature Toy Furniture Puzzle

[0029] Application No. 60/283,724

[0030] Filing Date: Apr. 16, 2001

[0031] Name of Applicant: Robert L. Gier

[0032] 14905 South Haney Road

[0033] Kennewick, Wash. 99337

[0034] Foreign Filing License Granted (35 USC 184): Jul. 2, 2001

[0035] Small Entity Title: Miniature Toy Furniture Puzzle

[0036] Data Entered by: Ramando, Emelia

[0037] Team: OPE

[0038] Date: Jul. 3, 2001

DESCRIPTION

[0039] This invention relates generally to toys and specifically to avariety of miniature doll furniture pieces that have aspects of bothplay and puzzle. Solving important objectives (outcomes) of theinvention directly is to provide entertaining play that incorporateselements of creativity. Further, the puzzle assemblage has an element ofproblem-solving which assists in orderly and complete after-play pickupand storage. Concomitently, the aesthetic quality of the invention hasnovel appeal to adults as an attractive conversational display set.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Note: There are three (3) sizes to the invention: Large (9″ L×4″W×4½″ H); Medium (5½″ L×3″ W×3¼″ H); and Small (4¼″ L×2″ W×2¼″ H).

[0041] A fuller understanding of the nature and object of this inventionwill become more apparent on examination of the following drawings(FIGS. 1-4).

[0042]FIG. 1 is an exploded layout of the invention showing how thearray of 11 pieces are cut and assembled into a nested set.

[0043] FIGS. 2-4 show stages of construction as follows.

[0044] Cut out large table (FIG. 3).

[0045] Cut out chairs (FIGS. 1 and 3).

[0046] Cut out end tables (FIGS. 1 and 4).

[0047] Cut out dresser and bed (FIGS. 1 and 4).

[0048] Cut out stuffed chair and rocking chairs (FIGS. 1 and 4).

[0049] Cut out fireplace and clock (FIG. 1).

[0050] These pieces are cut so they only go together (nest) in one way.This is the puzzle aspect of the invention.

What is claimed and desired to be protected by United States Patent is:1. An assemblage of eleven (11) miniature toy furniture pieces cut froma single block of wood. Said variety of furniture pieces nested in apuzzle-type array is unique.